The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 0–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 214
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Chorley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Wells Road, Chilcompton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4EX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Vigor & St John Church School's Ofsted rating?
St Vigor & St John Church School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Vigor & St John Church School?
St Vigor & St John Church School currently has 214 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Vigor & St John Church School take?
St Vigor & St John Church School caters for pupils aged 0 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Vigor & St John Church School?
St Vigor & St John Church School is in Radstock, BA3 4EX, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Vigor & St John Church School have a sixth form?
No, St Vigor & St John Church School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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